tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767879819643702002017-07-23T03:53:55.355-07:00Love Me Some PaperNicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-76992727422320367152016-03-06T21:38:00.001-08:002016-03-06T21:39:19.370-08:00Crafty Maven Channel Design Team!!Exciting news!!! &nbsp;If you know me, you know that I LOVE YouTube. &nbsp;Love watching videos, love posting videos and love the community found there. &nbsp;So when I saw that the Crafty Maven Getaway channel was holding a design team call - I jumped!! &nbsp;I was very nervous to apply, mostly because I feel like a very different style than what is currently trendy especially on YouTube. <br /><br />BUT I know that the way I scrapbook is like a lot of others out there, and I am glad that my videos are entertaining those who have subscribed to my channel. &nbsp;I love to watch all kinds of scrapbook videos, even those who have a very different style than my own and will often watch more for the chit chat than the actual crafting!<br /><br />So you can imagine how excited I was to get an email back from Hannah not asking for more information or a simple "thank you. &nbsp;we will get back soon..." but a YES! &nbsp;Woohoo!<br /><br />My first video went live on Saturday. &nbsp;I chose to contribute during the throwback to Two Peas week. &nbsp;I love lifting layouts from Nichol Magouirk and Jennifer Gallacher so I knew that was a perfect fit for ME. &nbsp;So I played along with their Scraplift Saturday series and continued on with my current project of getting 2014's Month in Review style pages done. &nbsp;I had already been using Nichol's style as an influence for those pages so it was a perfect fit for me. <br /><br />Here is the video that went up on Saturday:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5-kFrxogwhg/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5-kFrxogwhg?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you haven't already subscribed to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjSzS3YlkphftBL4PUkeTA" target="_blank">Crafty Maven Getaway channel</a>, be sure to check it out. &nbsp;There are usually TWO videos posted each day of the week so there is sure be something to inspire you during the week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can find me on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvLVlLaJ9j-g2svfAA-P_qA" target="_blank">HERE</a> on my channel, ColieBing for my own scrapbook process videos and other scrappy projects. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will leave you with some close up photos of the page below!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nicole :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SHtp_4grevY/Vs3yOR-9p8I/AAAAAAAABCs/tMCVxy7DgCQ/s1600/upload_-1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SHtp_4grevY/Vs3yOR-9p8I/AAAAAAAABCs/tMCVxy7DgCQ/s400/upload_-1" width="392" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-54LPSwsycSA/VtpeY-z2MWI/AAAAAAAABDs/W5-pFhOtMHM/s1600/IMG_9172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-54LPSwsycSA/VtpeY-z2MWI/AAAAAAAABDs/W5-pFhOtMHM/s400/IMG_9172.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QEGMa9rlu9o/VtpeZcz1COI/AAAAAAAABDs/2Z-fgklbHGs/s1600/IMG_9173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QEGMa9rlu9o/VtpeZcz1COI/AAAAAAAABDs/2Z-fgklbHGs/s400/IMG_9173.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A9lfjo8-1Wc/Vtpef84PGUI/AAAAAAAABDs/3OOaba1IJXg/s1600/IMG_9174.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A9lfjo8-1Wc/Vtpef84PGUI/AAAAAAAABDs/3OOaba1IJXg/s640/IMG_9174.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-45870442506702024712016-03-04T20:44:00.000-08:002016-03-04T20:44:11.682-08:00Let's see if I can remember how to blog...Hello, hello, hello!<div><br /></div><div>I am attempting to get back into a habit of sorts with blogging. &nbsp;Lots of things are going on RIGHT NOW in my crafty world so I feel the need to share and write things down.</div><div><br /></div><div>1) &nbsp;My local scrapbook store closed this week. &nbsp;I am thankful to this store, as it taught me so much over the years but it also started me on my teaching journey. &nbsp;Shortly after I had my first baby I was talked into teaching classes and they took off. &nbsp;Fast forward FOUR years later and those wonderful customers are still in touch and sad that they will not be able to take Disney layout classes with me anymore. &nbsp;I am still debating about some options with that, but I think I am still in mourning.</div><div><br /></div><div>I did get my hands on some clear paper shelves (like I need MORE room for paper...) and have those set up and am using them to sort some projects I have in various stages. &nbsp;More on that later.</div><div><br /></div><div>2) &nbsp;Last month I applied to the Design Team call for the Crafty Maven Getaway channel on YouTube - and they picked me!!! &nbsp;I am so excited!! &nbsp;I watch more YouTube than television or Netflix so it's a good fit for me. &nbsp;My first video is scheduled for tomorrow and I am a little nervous about that. &nbsp;Just looking at the album where we upload our projects on the private facebook group - I am VERY different style-wise compared to the other girls on the channel. &nbsp;I am hoping this a good thing, and that variety is something viewers are looking forward to. &nbsp;I will have a blog post up tomorrow with all the information on that and a link to the video.</div><div><br /></div><div>3) &nbsp;My scrappy hangout of choice for years has been a private message board (Hi Peeps!!) and the last two weeks of March we are going to be doing a speed scrapping challenge! &nbsp;I am using this challenge as a kick in the behind to get through some Scrapbook Generation kits that are seriously piled up way to high (I am even considering cancelling my subscription for a few months, and you KNOW how much I love my SG kits!). &nbsp;So I am all ready for that and excited to challenge to myself to see how many layouts I can get done during those two weeks.</div><div><br /></div><div>4) &nbsp;With the closing of my local scrapbook store, I found myself lost as far as what to do about teaching. &nbsp;I enjoy the teaching aspect, but not the prep that was involved with the particular classes that we were doing. &nbsp;I am in the process of developing my own online class, and will hopefully be able to offer it for purchase through this blog. &nbsp;I am still researching the technical aspects of this, but have already outline a class course and complete the first layout. &nbsp;I will be posting a class description and more information pertaining to that here as well. &nbsp;BUT I can tell you that the focus of the class is using uncropped 4x6 prints. &nbsp;We all have tons of those laying around waiting for inspiration to hit us. &nbsp;I am structuring the class to provide sketches that I created, as well as a way for anyone to take their prints and figure out a layout based on what they specifically have to use and what their style and needs are. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div>Nicole</div>Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-50112644412085007702014-08-17T20:44:00.000-07:002014-08-17T20:44:38.057-07:00@ Mt CharlestonHappy Sunday!<br /><br />Today I am sharing a double page layout I made with my August Trio Kit from <a href="http://www.3scrappyboys.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=4" target="_blank">3 Scrappy Boys</a> and Sketch #331 from <a href="http://nutsaboutsketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nuts About Sketches</a>.<br /><br />The nice thing about using a photo collage (this one is from Kerri Bradford Studio) is that you don't need a whole lot paper or embellishments.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LrclOsygRS0/U_Fqy2c6POI/AAAAAAAAAZU/XHlPfjOkb6I/s1600/MtCharlestonmain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LrclOsygRS0/U_Fqy2c6POI/AAAAAAAAAZU/XHlPfjOkb6I/s1600/MtCharlestonmain.jpg" height="318" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Trio Kit came with some textured white cardstock and instead of using it as my base pages like I normally would, I chose to use it for some of the new print and cut shapes by Simple Stories in the Silhouette Store.&nbsp; The feathers, journaling spot, compass and arrow are all print and cut shapes.&nbsp; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YSus8PKA5Vc/U_Fqogw6IgI/AAAAAAAAAZE/gaL4ZkPX1Yk/s1600/MtCharleston1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YSus8PKA5Vc/U_Fqogw6IgI/AAAAAAAAAZE/gaL4ZkPX1Yk/s1600/MtCharleston1.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>I used the second sheet of white cardstock to make some "polaroid" type frames in place of the 3.5x5 photos that were shown in the sketch.&nbsp; I loved the added interest they gave the page. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0_ohuE7NdgU/U_FqiOp0i1I/AAAAAAAAAY8/KOmPwgd-WRI/s1600/MtCharleston2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0_ohuE7NdgU/U_FqiOp0i1I/AAAAAAAAAY8/KOmPwgd-WRI/s1600/MtCharleston2.jpg" height="408" width="640" /></a></div>The Trio Kit came with another set of the Jillibean Soup alphas that I love.&nbsp; They make for such quick titles.&nbsp; I added a few travel phrase stamps and was all done.&nbsp; This was probably the quickest double page layout I have ever done! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IFzJH84mdSU/U_Fqqux5KZI/AAAAAAAAAZM/8HZ_U_22atg/s1600/MtCharleston3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IFzJH84mdSU/U_Fqqux5KZI/AAAAAAAAAZM/8HZ_U_22atg/s1600/MtCharleston3.jpg" height="408" width="640" /></a></div>Thanks for stopping by!<br />NicoleNicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-3319431165065074962014-07-23T00:00:00.000-07:002014-07-25T14:14:53.556-07:00Nuts About Sketches #326Hello! &nbsp;Today I am sharing the layout I made for the Design Team at the <a href="http://nutsaboutsketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nuts About Sketches blog</a>. &nbsp;New sketches and design team inspiration go up every Monday, so be sure to check them out if you love using sketches. <br /><br />I usually gravitate towards to sketches that allow for a large amount of photos. &nbsp;So as soon as I saw #326, I immediately knew that I wanted to use a photo template/collage for the suggested 8x10 photo in the sketch. &nbsp;I used a template from <a href="http://www.kerribradford.com/" target="_blank">Kerri Bradford</a> and really love how easy they are to use and that I can get so many photos into a page.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P7uEEusnvAE/U8s-SIYxOrI/AAAAAAAAATA/1lcNXz81CbI/s1600/326+-+Nicole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P7uEEusnvAE/U8s-SIYxOrI/AAAAAAAAATA/1lcNXz81CbI/s1600/326+-+Nicole.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All of the supplies are from my July kit from <a href="http://www.3scrappyboys.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=4" target="_blank">3 Scrappy Boys.</a>&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also have a process video for this page with some detail photos at the end and how to make the ribbon/circle embellishments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bpw1WwFG1jM?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Nicoe</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-69309627348135990252014-07-21T00:00:00.000-07:002014-07-25T14:15:04.289-07:00December 2013 kit is killed!!I am still playing catch up on my blog as far as all of the kits I have been working through. &nbsp;Today I am sharing ALL five layouts I put together with the December 2013<a href="http://www.scrapbookgeneration.blogspot.com/p/super-sketch-club.html" target="_blank"> Super Sketch Club kit</a> from Scrapbook Generation. &nbsp;For more information about these kits and my challenge I issued to myself,<a href="http://lovemesomepaper.blogspot.com/2014/03/kit-challenge-update.html" target="_blank"> see this post</a>.<br /><br />Lets take a look at the contents of the kit and items I pulled to add to it:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/bYBEt8AzxAw?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br /><br />First up are the three Super Savers. &nbsp;I LOVE how fast these are to put together and am constantly amazed at how nice the pages look with only 4 sheets of pattern paper for all three pages!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--jFj63y2vrI/U8s9Gus_j_I/AAAAAAAAASA/Xs6l5ayec0Y/s1600/SS3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--jFj63y2vrI/U8s9Gus_j_I/AAAAAAAAASA/Xs6l5ayec0Y/s1600/SS3.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/nvBHTOU-XuY?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--jFj63y2vrI/U8s9Gus_j_I/AAAAAAAAASA/Xs6l5ayec0Y/s1600/SS3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img 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style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here are the two Sketch Day layouts. &nbsp;I had a lot of fun incorporating little bits and pieces from my stash to help make these more of my own design in a way. I love how they turned out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dknt6RYN-2w/U8s7vCm9vwI/AAAAAAAAAQw/sAG39ilS0g0/s1600/SD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dknt6RYN-2w/U8s7vCm9vwI/AAAAAAAAAQw/sAG39ilS0g0/s1600/SD2.jpg" height="324" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qe2sac0x3C0?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QDBv78R3X1Y/U8s7HTqfsSI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/oOzWe2ag0CM/s1600/SD1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QDBv78R3X1Y/U8s7HTqfsSI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/oOzWe2ag0CM/s1600/SD1.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/mw-tiVjGItk?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nicole</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-76284059324669141752014-07-19T21:17:00.000-07:002014-07-19T21:17:06.278-07:00Playing Catch UpI really need to get better about updating my blog and having this be the "home" for all of my different scrappy things.<br /><br />I already blogged my finished layouts from the Super Savers portion of my May 2013 (yup, 2013...) Super Sketch Club kit from Scrapbook Generation. &nbsp;Today I am going to share the last two pages from this kit. &nbsp;These are the sketches that Scrapbook Generation calls Sketch Day 1 and 2. &nbsp;Both pages have process videos in case you want to see a look into how I personally assemble these kits and what I add to sort of put my own stamp on these pre-designed pages. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1h7xXJbV9yM/U8s6nh_HvXI/AAAAAAAAAPw/_b-BbL4TT1A/s1600/sketch+day+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1h7xXJbV9yM/U8s6nh_HvXI/AAAAAAAAAPw/_b-BbL4TT1A/s1600/sketch+day+1.jpg" height="318" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's the process video:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/JEszxSiFRLY?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br />And then the fifth and final layout for my May 2013 SSC kit:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LOHnhswqlP0/U8s6zgtDu0I/AAAAAAAAAP4/LzjJ-xYBBAI/s1600/sketch+day+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LOHnhswqlP0/U8s6zgtDu0I/AAAAAAAAAP4/LzjJ-xYBBAI/s1600/sketch+day+2.jpg" height="322" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/a4B6c_Sa8E4/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/a4B6c_Sa8E4?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/v/a4B6c_Sa8E4?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am so glad that I was able to pair up photos to all five layouts and get an entire kit assembled and added to my albums.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nicole</div><br /><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-33947687863381047222014-03-19T00:00:00.000-07:002014-03-19T20:49:19.296-07:003ScrappyBoys - newsletter projectHello!&nbsp; If you are currently subscribed to the 3 Scrappy Boys newsletter, than you already saw today's layout.&nbsp; If not, you can sign up <a href="http://www.3scrappyboys.com/shop/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.&nbsp; <br /><br />When I first received my March main kit, I was a little stumped on how to use what all was in it.&nbsp; I have never been a big fan of Studio Calico's papers, so I was starting to sweat when I had 6 sheets of the stuff in front of me and no creative thoughts coming forth.&nbsp; SO, I ran to an online community and through out the Peep signal asking for advice on what to do or even just some suggestions based on the kit photo, found <a href="http://www.3scrappyboys.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=4&amp;products_id=9488" target="_blank">HERE</a>.&nbsp; <br /><br />I played around for a bit and made some cards and let my mind process what all was scattered across my desk.&nbsp; I discovered that the patterns were more appealing to MY eye in smaller doses.&nbsp; And with that thought my mind was off on the creative brainstorming wave.<br /><br />I have mentioned before that I find a TON of inspiration from other crafters and am trying to really make an effort to try new techniques or even scraplift others to learn new things.&nbsp; Boy did I learn a lot on this page!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7409/13112184554_8e5d4625b8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7409/13112184554_8e5d4625b8.jpg" height="636" width="640" /></a></div><br />I LOVE the film strip pages that Nichol Magouirk has been posting on her blog over the last few months so I tried to incorporate those and I liked the result a lot.&nbsp; I even pulled out a sheet of grey cardstock from a previous kit (December maybe?) and tried the double layer on the die cuts...LOVE!&nbsp; I've taken her True Scrap classes and learned a LOT about stamping so I also did some of that - the tone on tone for the orange cardstock, and the blue.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/13112189234_d62e18c992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/13112189234_d62e18c992.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>I keep all my previous kits together in one iris container, and I was sooo glad I did because for this page, I went digging through for lost treasures I hadn't had an opportunity to use before and I found some things that really matched well - the blue cardstock, camera charm, orange polariod, grey cardstock and the ledger pattern film strip.<br /><br />I even went WAY out of my comfort zone and tried some "messy" stuff.&nbsp; I sanded the orange coordinates cardstock to tone down the brightness of the shade.&nbsp; I used the stencil that came in the kit with some orange ink and sort of smooshed a sponge dauber into the pattern to make a little pattern peeking out from behind the film strips.&nbsp; Totally learned that from youtube!&nbsp; I then sprayed some Studio Calico shine mist for an extra layer with the stencil.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/13112182004_4b51d5b6b5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/13112182004_4b51d5b6b5.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>I loved those Tim Holtz rub-ons that came in the kit this month.&nbsp; Since they were the only black element(s) on the page at that point, I colored some of the wood veener hearts with a black copic marker and the camera charm (which was from an older kit) - learned that little trick from Nicholjones911 over on youtube!<br /><br />I hope this inspires you to find new techniques and skills from all those amazing scrappers online!<br /><br />NicoleNicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-46630818148462285062014-03-18T06:00:00.000-07:002014-03-18T06:00:02.613-07:00SSC May 2013 - Page 3 with VIDEOI'm back today with the third and final layout that is part of the Super Savers sketches from the <a href="http://scrapbookgeneration.blogspot.com/p/super-sketch-club.html" target="_blank">Super Sketch Club kit</a> by Scrapbook Generation.&nbsp; All three of the Super Savers use the same line of paper and an entire 12x12 sticker sheet.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/JVxFU0AE-3U?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div>Here's the entire layout:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/12209243115_8e701b24a2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/12209243115_8e701b24a2.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></a></div>I love how fast all of the Super Saver layouts are put together AND how easy it is to modify the pages to fit what I have.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />NicoleNicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-67386524065097164022014-03-17T06:00:00.000-07:002014-03-17T06:00:06.488-07:00SSC May 2013 - Page 2 with VIDEOI'm back with a quick post today to share the 2nd layout from the May 2013 Super Saver Layouts which are part of the <a href="http://scrapbookgeneration.blogspot.com/p/super-sketch-club.html" target="_blank">Super Sketch Club kit </a>by Scrapbook Generation.<br /><br />All five layouts as well as the kit contents and my plan of attack can be found on the May 2013 playlist on my Youtube channel.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/SjUN8ZxCnVo?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br />Here's the completed layout:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2847/12209689454_53c20d3163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2847/12209689454_53c20d3163.jpg" height="316" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div>Thanks for stopping by!<br />NicoleNicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-44127020651639407112014-03-16T06:00:00.000-07:002014-03-16T06:00:03.757-07:00SSC May 2013 - Page 1 with VIDEOGood morning!<br /><br />Today I am sharing the first double page layout from the Super Savers portion of my May 2013 Scrapbook Generation <a href="http://scrapbookgeneration.blogspot.com/p/super-sketch-club.html" target="_blank">Super Sketch Club Kit</a>.&nbsp; I can't say enough great things about these kits.&nbsp; <br /><br />In yesterday's post, I shared the video where I explained my process.&nbsp; Prior to putting this kit together, I sat down with the sketches and sample pictures and went through my photos on the desktop and figured out what I wanted to use, edited, resized and saved them all to a folder that I then uploaded to send out for printing.&nbsp; It was so easy to just have the photos all ready to go when I went to put the kit together.&nbsp; I even saved my notes so I knew EXACTLY where each photo was going to go.<br /><br />Here's the video and photos of the first layout:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/LEsdHeMRJsU?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/12209634474_53b3585626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/12209634474_53b3585626.jpg" height="312" width="640" /></a></div>Thanks for stopping by!<br />NicoleNicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-51780107096884286002014-03-15T21:09:00.001-07:002014-03-15T21:09:56.390-07:00Kit Challenge UpdateHi everyone, just popping in to update my blog on how my Kill Our Kits Challenge is going.&nbsp; So far I have only been able to finish two Scrapbook Generation's Super Sketch Club kits.&nbsp; BUT that means that I now have TEN, yes 10 double page layouts done and filed in an album.<br /><br />Today I am sharing a video I uploaded awhile ago to Youtube, but wanting to post here to catch up and let anyone readers know I have a channel for process videos and scrappy stuff.<br /><br />It basically explains my process for getting the kit done and how I will break down the videos for all five pages.<br /><br />(And this is the May 2013 kit from SG)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/GbqMqgEuV7U?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />NicoleNicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-33184203886241997172014-03-12T14:10:00.000-07:002014-03-12T14:10:06.503-07:00Last page from February's kitI really need to get better about posting here - lately I have been doing videos and I keep forgetting to come here and keep this up to date as well...<br /><br />Today I am sharing the last page I made with the store product I received for my February DT package from <a href="http://www.3scrappyboys.com/shop/" target="_blank">3 Scrappy Boys</a>.&nbsp; I combined the basic grey papers with a sketch that will be released in the upcoming weeks from <a href="http://nutsaboutsketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nuts About Sketches</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/13112730703_901219851b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/13112730703_901219851b.jpg" height="638" width="640" /></a></div>By the time I did this page, I was running pretty low on supplies!&nbsp; I did pull some 3x4 cards from my stash for a title and then some green pearls from my stash as well.&nbsp; I just needed a little something since there was green in the card.<br /><br />Here's some details:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7305/13112726283_634c3f8e7f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7305/13112726283_634c3f8e7f.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />NicoleNicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-13030577556268948332014-03-12T13:29:00.002-07:002014-03-12T13:29:21.478-07:00Sneak Peek!Are you subscribing to the 3 Scrappy Boys Newsletter??&nbsp; Here's a peek at what I have up for March's edition:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/13112189234_d62e18c992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/13112189234_d62e18c992.jpg" height="426" width="640" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To sign up, just visit the main site <a href="http://www.3scrappyboys.com/shop/" target="_blank">HERE</a> and scroll down to the bottom and enter your email address. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Be sure to check out the monthly challenges going on in the forums as well.&nbsp; I was up for the challenge on the 10th this month and it's all about Getting Inky!&nbsp; Here's a link to the thread:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.3scrappyboys.com/forum/showthread.php?p=164704#post164704" target="_blank">Click here for challenge post.</a></div><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />NicoleNicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-32967199541050090222014-02-15T04:00:00.000-08:002014-02-15T04:00:00.251-08:00...I'm still here...Oh boy, I need to be better about uploading here - or scheduling a bunch of posts when I DO sit down to blog.<br /><br />Today I am sharing a two page layout I did for<a href="http://3scrappyboys.typepad.com/" target="_blank"> 3 Scrappy Boys</a> this month.&nbsp; I used my DT package which included the collection pack from Basic Grey's Kneehigh line, some thickers and a Maya Road mist.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/12488490543_33cfa5b306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/12488490543_33cfa5b306.jpg" height="324" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I used a sketch from the <a href="http://scrapbookgeneration.com/index.php?route=product/product&amp;path=213&amp;product_id=840" target="_blank">Scrapbook Generation Travel book found here</a>.&nbsp; And here are some details of the layout - which is super simple and quick.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/12488488163_58237966d7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/12488488163_58237966d7.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3807/12488374435_5e30c7288d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3807/12488374435_5e30c7288d.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I wanted to use white embossing powder on the stamped vellum circles...but I couldn't find it.&nbsp; So instead, I used some white ink and clear embossing powder and it was almost what I was going for!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2851/12488484813_a79b37f4f3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2851/12488484813_a79b37f4f3.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Nicole<br /><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-32821435003608898452014-02-12T15:23:00.001-08:002014-02-12T15:23:11.405-08:00I'm in February's Create!!!I was so excited when I received an email from Debbie at <a href="http://scrapbookgeneration.com/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Generation</a> that my layout I submitted for their February Reader's Gallery had been selected!&nbsp; It's such an amazing magazine - beautifully designed, so inspiring, over 200 pages and it's FREE!&nbsp; Be sure to download your copy!<br /><br />Oh and I'm on page 211, lower right!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sIvupT-orFc/UvlbcXo5wRI/AAAAAAAANi0/o_Wv8XcTwYo/s1600/01-cover-feb_Layout-1-copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sIvupT-orFc/UvlbcXo5wRI/AAAAAAAANi0/o_Wv8XcTwYo/s1600/01-cover-feb_Layout-1-copy.jpg" height="640" width="486" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click <a href="http://scrapbookgeneration.com/index.php?route=information/information&amp;information_id=8" target="_blank">HERE</a> to download.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nicole </div><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-27670258728883483892014-01-12T14:19:00.000-08:002014-02-12T15:25:34.226-08:00More from "Kill Our Kits" challengeGood Morning!<br /><br />I managed to finish up two double pages from my September 2012 (ya, you read that right!) <a href="http://scrapbookgeneration.com/index.php?route=product/product&amp;path=33&amp;product_id=1812" target="_blank">Super Sketch Club kit</a>.&nbsp; I had already assembled one of the three pages a long time ago.&nbsp; But it was very fast and simple to grab photos from the same event and finish up those two pages.&nbsp; All I have left from this kit are the two Saturday Sketches, which are both double pages as well.&nbsp; Here's my finished pages:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3795/11877678466_26322c5087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3795/11877678466_26322c5087.jpg" height="328" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3789/11877125673_0804b4dd75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3789/11877125673_0804b4dd75.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></a></div><br />I cannot say enough amazing things about this kit club.&nbsp; I love how fast and easy it is to put together beautifully designed pages in a relatively short amount of time.&nbsp; And with two kids, I don't have a lot of time!&nbsp; And I love that most of the kits includes papers from collections I would normally never buy or think to use, but after I'm done I LOVE the results.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />NicoleNicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-42702608676830795812014-01-11T00:00:00.000-08:002014-01-11T00:00:04.468-08:00PAR week #3Hi - I'm stopping in for a quick share from the Photo Arrangement class by Allison Davis with Scrapbook Generation.&nbsp;<br /><br />I used Simple Stories Sn@p line and love the bright colors.&nbsp; The stamps are Ali Edwards by Technique Tuesday.&nbsp; Buttons are from my stash and the little round tags are from Chic Tags.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/10549415235_80980c852e_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/10549415235_80980c852e_z.jpg" height="328" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/10549421526_b7e93df3aa_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/10549421526_b7e93df3aa_z.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3792/10549415215_63ae7df6e5_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3792/10549415215_63ae7df6e5_z.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>Thanks for stopping by!<br />Nicole<br /><div><br /></div>Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-39906679666586971542014-01-10T14:09:00.001-08:002014-01-10T14:09:04.403-08:00Ringing in the New Year with CHALLENGES!Hi all!<br /><br />Sorry it's been awhile, the holidays just sucked me out of blog-land.&nbsp; For 2014 I am participating in a couple of challenges.&nbsp; The first is "2014 in 2014" and it involves keeping track of supplies throughout the year and attempting to use 2,014 by the end of the year.&nbsp; I think I may actually be able to complete this challenge.&nbsp; I'm participating with other scrappers through an online forum and have a cute little counter image under my signature there that keeps track of how I'm doing.&nbsp; As of yesterday I am at 807!!!&nbsp; What is helping me is the fact that I am purging a ton of stamps by selling them online right now.&nbsp; So I have been counting EACH stamp in the set as a single item.&nbsp; Plus I've been scrapping so that is using supplies as well.<br /><br />The second challenge I'm doing this year was started by ME and I posted it where I chat and a few other girls have joined in as well.&nbsp; I called it "Kill Our Kits" and it's basically a personal challenge to get through the kits that I have piled up.&nbsp; I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the <a href="http://scrapbookgeneration.com/index.php?route=product/product&amp;path=33&amp;product_id=1812" target="_blank">Super Sketch Club</a> that I subscribe to from Scrapbook Generation, but I have been really bad about keeping up with them.&nbsp; After I pulled all my kits out, I had (1) HSN kit (which is actually 12 double page layouts), (23) <a href="http://scrapbookgeneration.com/index.php?route=product/product&amp;path=33&amp;product_id=1812" target="_blank">Super Sketch Club</a> kits and (22) additional kits I purchased from <a href="http://www.scrapbookgeneration.com/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Generation</a>.&nbsp; Yikes!&nbsp; Here's my proof and shame:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3804/11877370643_8f0031cf32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3804/11877370643_8f0031cf32.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>What's even worse - as I was piling them up I put them in order by months and noticed I was missing a few that I know I did not put together yet.&nbsp; So somewhere in my craft area I have even MORE kits!<br /><br />I've already started working my way through these, and I started off easy.&nbsp; I selected a kit that was a double page kit I purchased from <a href="http://www.scrapbookgeneration.com/" target="_blank">SG</a>.&nbsp; It was originally part of the Allison Davis Hall of Fame subscription kit, but it must have been an extra they listed for sale.&nbsp; The info on that subscription can be found here.&nbsp; The exact kit is now sold out, but it includes papers from the Cut &amp; Paste line by My Mind's Eye.<br /><br />I did change up the photo placement and sizes a bit to accommodate my photos.&nbsp; I had 15 photos pulled and just couldn't leave any of them out, so my solution was to add a 6x12 page protector between the two pages and I love how it turned out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/11840347295_c1d670e1e8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/11840347295_c1d670e1e8.jpg" height="322" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/11840347545_1f5f706a87.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/11840347545_1f5f706a87.jpg" height="546" width="640" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7430/11840774534_9f3bc219c1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7430/11840774534_9f3bc219c1.jpg" height="434" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">&nbsp;Be sure to come back and see how I'm doing with my "Kill Our Kits" Challenge!&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nicole</div><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-49161753848070894612013-12-14T12:37:00.002-08:002013-12-14T12:37:30.952-08:00December Mini 2013Hi - sorry for the lapse in posting, I'm attempting a December Daily-ish album this year and time seems to go by so fast with doing stuff with my kids and general day to day household things as well.&nbsp; Just a busy time period.<br /><br />Yesterday I finally sat down and worked on the cover of my album.&nbsp; Two HOURS later I had to stop.&nbsp; Kids were waking up and I was getting overwhelmed.&nbsp; I've never attempted an album like this, so I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do.&nbsp; My album is a Simple Stories chipboard Sn@p 6x8 album in red that I picked up at Michael's.&nbsp; I didn't realize until I opened it that it came with paper, chipboard pages and clear pages.&nbsp;<br /><br />Here's my cover:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3689/11372413233_48e292c153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3689/11372413233_48e292c153.jpg" width="584" /></a></div><br /><br />I have a bunch of supplies in an iris case that I collected the last month or so.&nbsp; I have some Silent Night from October Afternoon, a few items from Crate Paper's line (the name is not coming to me right now), some Chic Tags, Ali Edward stamps, and a few other odds and ends.<br /><br />The paper circles are from the Silent Night 8x8 pad and the lined paper is actually one of the paper pages that came in the album that I decided to use for my stamped title.&nbsp; All the inks are Stampin' up and I inked the edges of everything in Chestnut Roan chalk ink.&nbsp; The white splatters are from a white Mr. Huey mist/ink.&nbsp; Sequins are from Lawn Fawn.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2846/11372301786_25886e0ef9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2846/11372301786_25886e0ef9.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /><a href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/11372336674_68cba37dc1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/11372336674_68cba37dc1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/11372412683_c63399fd50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/11372412683_c63399fd50.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2892/11372302316_bd631521e1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2892/11372302316_bd631521e1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Nicole<br /><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-77604925091842877522013-12-01T14:44:00.000-08:002013-12-02T14:13:59.317-08:00SG December Blog Hop - Photo Arrangement class - week #3<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello!</span><br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Welcome to the SG Blog Hop for December, if this is your first stop, you might like to start at the Scrapbook Generation blog and then hop through each link.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">For the hop I'm sharing a layout from Allison's Photo Arrangement Replay class. &nbsp;I participated with a group of ladies online in working along with the class materials. &nbsp;I still need to complete the final week, and the class in now over, but there's always time to catch up later. &nbsp;I cannot say enough great things about this class. &nbsp;I now look at sketches and see so MUCH more than before.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/10549415235_80980c852e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/10549415235_80980c852e.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">After I finished the pages, I realized they don't line up...oh well, right?! &nbsp;Here's some close ups of the details:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/10549421526_b7e93df3aa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/10549421526_b7e93df3aa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3792/10549415215_63ae7df6e5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3792/10549415215_63ae7df6e5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">You can find the SG sketches in their books and as downloads in the SG store, and there is a free one every month in case you wanted to try it out.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Next on the hop is <a href="http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tina</a>, leave a comment on each blog and one lucky commenter will receive a free sketch bundle of their choice from the store. The winner will be draw on December 9th, so you have one week to leave a comment.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">In case you get lost at any point, here is the list all the blogs</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Scrapbook Generation blog -&nbsp;<a avglsprocessed="1" href="http://scrapbookgeneration.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://scrapbookgeneration.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="background-color: white; 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Fabulous Anniversary Hop!<br />If you found your way here from <a href="http://www.livelaughlovescrappystyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christy's blog</a>, keep reading you are right where you should be!<br /><br />If you have stumbled across this hop by chance hop back to <a href="http://3scrappyboys.typepad.com/" target="_blank">3 Scrappy Boys</a> so you don't miss the HOP! &nbsp;There's a ton of inspiration, fun, challenges and prizes along the way.<br /><br />To celebrate our Anniversary I created a layout with a photo of just my husband and I from our family photos taken last month. It just happened that our photos were taken on our wedding anniversary so I decided to make a page celebrating our 11 years together.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/10950762285_5f767a7665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="586" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/10950762285_5f767a7665.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I have the March Main Kit to play with this month, and I was so excited to see the kraft Maya Road die cut tags. &nbsp;I've seen so many people using similar products to create a unique canvas for journaling. &nbsp;For my layout, I decided to write down 11 things or reason why I love my husband. &nbsp;I then typed them up and formatted them to fit on the die cut tags. &nbsp;Here's a look into my process for printing on tags and die cuts:<br /><br />Here's where I made my list, and figured out a placement for the tags in a way that I liked the look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/10950830706_631944e369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/10950830706_631944e369.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I then typed them all up and formatted them in my word processing software. &nbsp;I had to run it through a couple times and change my font size and spacing. &nbsp;I just used my computer monitor as a light box and held the paper and die cut together to make sure everything would fit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/10950929624_668dcfdabe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/10950929624_668dcfdabe.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Then I lightly applied some scotch tape across the top and bottom of the die cut tags. &nbsp;Normally I would only place the tape along the top, but since there were so many tags and the paper was going around a roller in my printer I opted for extra protection against a jam.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/10950762175_dda1667463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/10950762175_dda1667463.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And here they are ready for my page. &nbsp;I did stamp some Ali Edwards Technique Tuesday phrase stamps in white ink on a few of the tags that I felt had some extra empty space to add some more interest to the journaling.<br /><br />Before you leave make sure you leave a comment here to qualify to win our blog hop prize.<br /><br />Just in case you get lost along the way, here is the complete list to get you back hopping in the right direction: (Links need to be added to each Blog)<br /><br /><a href="http://3scrappyboys.typepad.com/" target="_blank">3SB</a><br /><a href="http://3scrappyboys.typepad.com/outnumbered/" target="_blank">Heather</a><br /><a href="http://www.livelaughlovescrappystyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christy</a><br /><a href="http://lovemesomepaper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nicole</a>&nbsp; &lt;&lt; you are here &gt;&gt;<br /><a href="http://www.sallyschallengechatter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sally</a><br /><a href="http://myrainbowcoalition.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie</a><br /><a href="http://stuffbybelle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Michele</a><br /><a href="http://www.scrapstuffzbystacia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stacia</a><br /><a href="http://scrappyhappymom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lynn</a><br /><a href="http://stacksofscraps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lanette</a><br /><br /><br />Now don't forget when you are done hopping head on over to our <a href="http://www.3scrappyboys.com/forum/" target="_blank">forums</a>&nbsp;and join the fun! &nbsp;We have lots of fun challenges and fabulous prizes waiting for you. <br /><br />Now you’re off to<a href="http://www.sallyschallengechatter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Sally's Blog</a>.<br /><br />We will be hopping until Sunday 24th at Midnight.<br /><br />Our winner will be announced early in the week on the 3 Scrappy Boys Blog and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/3-Scrappy-Boys/160870820644332" target="_blank">Face Book Page</a> make sure you LIKE us to stay in contact.Have fun and thanks for hopping with us today and good luck with the prizes!!<br /><br />NicoleNicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-83690543960785139092013-11-15T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-15T06:00:12.363-08:003 Scrappy Boys - 2 page layout for NovemberHello!<br /><br />Today the newsletter for 3 Scrappy Boys went out. &nbsp;If you haven't already signed up, be sure to <a href="http://www.3scrappyboys.com/shop/" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;- scroll all the way to the bottom of the main page. &nbsp;Each month on the 15th<a href="http://stacksofscraps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Lanette </a>sends out the newsletter packed full of inspiration, reveals, challenges and sometimes sale information. &nbsp;I have some tips for creating two page layouts in this months newsletter.<br /><br />For November's newsletter, I created a 2 page layout using my November kit - which is actually store product in the form of the March Main kit - LOVE this kit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/10729723073_b55b8d2db5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/10729723073_b55b8d2db5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Because I loved so many of the patterns in this kit and wanted to use a bunch, I chose to just trim them into strips and sort of block my photo templates in. &nbsp;I used the same photo template from Keri Bradford on both pages, I just flipped one of the upside down. &nbsp;If you look closely in the following photos, you can see how I fixed a goof. &nbsp;I spilled the tiniest drop of water on one of the my photos and I really didn't want to rip up the collage and have to reprint the whole thing. &nbsp;Instead, I picked three other photos and reprinted those four and layered them on top of the collage and roughed up the corners with my fingers so you could see the added layers a little better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7390/10729417985_f7e3ef9c05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7390/10729417985_f7e3ef9c05.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I layered a kraft die cut and piece of pattern paper from the kit, with a scrap of vellum from my stash and die cuts I cut with my Cameo with papers from the kit and then added some of the Basic Grey enamel dots, also from the kit. &nbsp;The yellow and white striped strip is actually the Maya Road adhesive ribbon that was in the kit - I chose to leave the wax paper backing on the ribbon and just attach it with glue dots. &nbsp;This made the white sections of the ribbon remain white.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/10729722883_62f0b5bd1b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/10729722883_62f0b5bd1b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thickers from the kit (love!) mixed in with die cuts from my Cameo and papers from the kit, another scrap of vellum from my stash and more of those Basic Grey enamel dots. &nbsp;For the "Preserve" portion of my title, I cut two layers with my Cameo - one in the pretty blue cardstock from the kit, and another out of some cream I had in my stash. &nbsp;I used a Hero Arts newsprint stamp on the vanilla layer and inked it with some Tim Holtz distress inks. I did the same thing to the little lizard die cut.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3805/10729417895_33fe7234bf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3805/10729417895_33fe7234bf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I chose some kraft cardstock in my stash to print my journaling on, and then layered some more of my DIY die cut pieces from the kit papers. &nbsp;I also tried to splatter some white Mr Huey ink on the journaling...ya, I need some more practice with that. &nbsp;And you can see in the photo of myself and my DS the addition layer of some of the photos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to go sign up for the 3 Scrappy Boys newsletter!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nicole</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-2166098176943581432013-11-08T20:42:00.003-08:002013-11-08T21:31:36.419-08:003 Scrappy Boys November Kit reveal & plan of attack!Hello there!<br /><br />Today I would like to share with you the kit I received from Heather at 3 Scrappy Boys for November. &nbsp;The Design Team is on a rotating schedule for the kits, and for November I was scheduled for "store product" - and that ended up being the March Main Kit. &nbsp; I'm soooo glad this kit was sent to me. &nbsp;I love every single piece of it and was immediately inspired to use it. &nbsp;Here's what it included:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/10752803374_6018f25771.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/10752803374_6018f25771.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Life around my house has been getting a little hectic and backed up this month. &nbsp;So I came up with a plan of attack of sorts to approach my kit this month. &nbsp;I'm going to scraplift the heck out of it. &nbsp;I am like so many other scrappers out there with a ton of projects saved in my favorites in online galleries, or pinned on Pinterest or even printed out with notes jotted down. &nbsp;There are so many talented scrapbookers out there that it's not hard to be inspired and want to recreate something that you have seen. &nbsp;For me, it's actually remembering to do it and to follow through. &nbsp;I'm so bad about telling myself "oh I want to make a page just like that with these photos..." and then I don't actually do it. <br /><br />So for my kit this month, I am challenging myself to get out some inspiration projects and either scraplift them, or use them for basic inspiration, or try new techniques shown in them. &nbsp;My personal go to favorites lately are <a href="http://nicholmagouirk.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Nichol Magouirk</a>,<a href="http://jengallacher.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Jen Gallacher</a>, <a href="http://www.thepaperorchard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nancy Damiano</a> - I love scrapbookers who use B sides of paper, die cut shapes and have a more linear design to their pages.<br /><br />Be sure to check out the 3 Scrappy Boys <a href="http://3scrappyboys.typepad.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> on Sunday, November 10th to see my first creation from this kit!<br /><br /><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-78105372350070989862013-11-05T13:58:00.003-08:002013-11-05T13:58:54.364-08:00Photo Arrangement Replay class - week #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello - I'm back with some more from Allison Davis' Photo Arrangement Replay sketch class fun. &nbsp;You can find the class <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Class%20Description%20from%20SG%20website%20store:%20%20When%20you%20think%20about%20it%20there%20are%20only%20so%20many%20photo%20arrangements%20that%20are%20possible%20with%20scrapbooking.%20Especially%20if%20you%20like%20to%20use%20the%20same%20size%20often%20or%20even%20exclusively%20(like%204%20x%206%22)%20This%20class%20focuses%20on%20using%20the%20same%20photo%20arrangement%20multiple%20times%20and%20getting%20different%20looks%20by%20changing%20up%20the%20designs%20around%20the%20photos.%20The%20idea%20is%20to%20get%20the%20most%20out%20of%20photo%20arrangements%20and%20save%20time%20without%20ending%20up%20with%20layouts%20that%20look%20exactly%20the%20same.%20Includes%2020%20two-page%20sketches%20with%20four%20different%20photo%20arrangements,%20(each%20photo%20arrangement%20has%20five%20sketches%20with%20completely%20different%20designs)%2012%20layout%20examples,%205%20bonus%20photo%20arrangements%20for%20you%20to%20practice%20with,%20and%20a%2011%20page%20PDF%20of%20instructions%20filled%20with%20design%20ideas%20and%20tips.%20%20_____________________________________________________________________________________%20%20In%20Allison's%20class%20materials%20she%20goes%20through%20the%20sketches%20based%20on%20the%20background%20elements.%20%20For%20our%20class%20here%20with%20the%20Peeps%20we%20will%20be%20taking%20a%20specific%20photo%20arrangement%20each%20week%20and%20for%20our%20layouts%20we%20will%20be%20selecting%20how%20we%20want%20to%20do%20the%20background%20elements.%20%20When%20you%20are%20looking%20the%20name%20of%20a%20sketch,%20the%20first%20number%20is%20the%20Photo%20Arrangement%20and%20second%20number%20is%20theBackground.%20%20So%20when%20Allison%20is%20talking%20about%20sketch%20#2-3, she is referring to the SECOND photo arrangement and the THIRD type of background. For easy peasy reference here in Peepland, I think it would be easy if we all go off page 3 in the Instructions PDF. All of the photo arrangements are on the third page and lined up. And you can get a good idea of the different style of backgrounds - vertical strips, heavy theme, horizontal strips, squares, large backgrounds. I know at first all the information can be a little confusing, but it helps to remember that Allison is talking about two basics elements to her sketches - the photo arrangement and the background elements. So imagine each of these is on two separate sheets of vellum - when you place them on top of each other you get a complete sketch. Or you can put them on top of other background elements/photo arrangements for a whole new number of sketches at your hands! _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Schedule: Week 1 - PHOTO ARRANGEMENT #1 (this is the 6 photo arrangement, first in the list on page 3 of the Instruction PDF file). Class participants will select their own background elements based on the PHOTO arrangement. One or two layouts (or more if really sizzling) for the week's homework. Week 2 - PHOTO ARRANGEMENT #2 (this is the 7 photo arrangement, second in the list on page 3 of the Instruction PDF file). Class participants will select their own background elements based on the PHOTO arrangement. One or two layouts (or more if really sizzling) for the week's homework. Week 3 - PHOTO ARRANGEMENT #3 (this is the 7 photo arrangement, third in the list on page 3 of the Instruction PDF file). Class participants will select their own background elements based on the PHOTO arrangement. One or two layouts (or more if really sizzling) for the week's homework. Week 4 - PHOTO ARRANGEMENT #4 (this is the 10 photo arrangement, last in the list on page 3 of the Instruction PDF file). Class participants will select their own background elements based on the PHOTO arrangement. One or two layouts (or more if really sizzling) for the week's homework. Week 5 - CATCH UP OR BONUS WEEK - Use this final week to catch up on any weeks missed OR be a super sizzler and share some bonus layouts." target="_blank">here</a> to purchase through Scrapbook Generation. &nbsp;I love their sketches and have yet to be disappointed with anything they produce.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I chose some photos from this summer when a friend and her daughter came to visit. &nbsp;We let our kids play in the splash pad and then went to have lunch so us mommas could catch up on things going on. &nbsp;Here's a look at the whole layout:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2880/10295332475_9714e84255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2880/10295332475_9714e84255.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I ended up just using the cut apart cards from the I Heart Summer collection by Simple Stories to block out the bottom portion of the layout. &nbsp;And I tried to use the chalkboard stamping technique that Nichol Magouirk showed on her blog a while back. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2878/10295325816_99958a158a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2878/10295325816_99958a158a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used some scraps to make a few banners and added them to the upper left corner with some enamel dots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7296/10295325056_8d1fa054c0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7296/10295325056_8d1fa054c0.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My friend's 5 year old daughter took this photo of us, so my face was cut off and I couldn't really make it a true 6x4 photo, so I just layered some papers and stickers to cover up the blank area of the photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/10295332865_a1f69f64f6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/10295332865_a1f69f64f6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used foam adhesive to pop up some of the stickers, a glitter gel pen on the "bring your own" portion of the card and the sun sticker, and the heart with "summer lovin" is actually a transparency that comes with the collection pack that I just cut down to fit the 4x3 area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5446/10295333545_fd76afc100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5446/10295333545_fd76afc100.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nicole</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876787981964370200.post-92135827882015963592013-11-04T07:00:00.000-08:002013-11-04T10:00:53.320-08:00Photo Arrangement Replay class - 2nd page for week #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello - I'm back to share a second page I made for the first week of the PAR class/challenge I'm involved in. &nbsp;I decided to take the sketch and make a one page layout. &nbsp;This chubby little girl is my Sarah Bear and she is wearing a special dress that her great-great-aunt brought back from Hawaii for her. &nbsp;She seemed to enjoy it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a look at the page:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7406/10212106446_d84201ee48.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="622" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7406/10212106446_d84201ee48.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here are some detail shots: &nbsp; &nbsp;I used some Ali Edwards stamps, SU inks, enamel dots and a little wood veneer girl that I embossed with white power and then smooshed into a pink ink pad to color it. &nbsp;LOVE it! &nbsp;he papers are by Echo Park and I used vellum again to help the photos stand out off of the busy papers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/10212084365_6e4bdf0d69.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/10212084365_6e4bdf0d69.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cut a doily in half and layered some stickers from the collection pack and a few enamel dots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2834/10212106066_0810d0724c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2834/10212106066_0810d0724c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I tucked the other half of the doily under my letter sticker title to help it show up on that pink polka dot paper better. &nbsp;I punched two tiny hearts and covered them with glossy accents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/10212106306_e509ca5985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/10212106306_e509ca5985.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nicole</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Nicole Bingamannoreply@blogger.com0